St. Lukes Crescent, Victoria Park

"When we bought this house I knew it was going to need work, but the beautiful leafy park views and the amazing murals on the rest of the terrace made it feel so special already! I can't express enough how much of an incredible journey it has been to restore character to this home, and turn it into a lived in piece of art. Cooking in the muralled kitchen garden, watching wrens make nests in the oasis courtyard and waking up to park views from bed have been absolute highlights and I'm going to miss it!"

This home

Set across four floors, this characterful 3/4 bedroom home has been thoughtfully remodelled by the current owner, resulting in a space that feels both considered and creatively unique. A standout feature throughout is the series of hand-painted rooms, each adding personality, warmth and an individual touch that gives the home a real sense of identity.

The hall floor offers a flexible layout, currently arranged with a WC, bathroom, and a front room that could serve as either a living room or fourth bedroom, enjoying views out towards the park opposite.

Below, the lower ground floor opens into a sociable open-plan living space, designed for day-to-day living and entertaining alike. The handbuilt kitchen sits as the heart of this space, finished with Victorian-style tiled worktops, adding both craftsmanship and character. A door to the garden and a striking floor-to-ceiling window draw in natural light and create a seamless connection to the outside.

On the first floor, there are two generous double bedrooms, both rich in character with original floorboards, large sash windows, and built-in storage, maintaining the home’s period charm.
The top floor has been beautifully converted into a main bedroom suite, carefully designed to retain its heritage feel. Exposed floorboards run underfoot, while bi-folding doors frame views out towards the park, creating a truly special backdrop. Completing the space is a Japanese hip bath, alongside a separate WC, offering a calm and considered retreat.

Outside

The garden is a creative extension of the home itself, featuring an eye-catching hand-painted mural by the current owner, adding colour and individuality to the space. There is clever built-in bike storage, alongside the benefit of rear access, making it both practical and well thought out.
Surrounding planting and greenery soften the space, with established climbers and planting along the boundaries, while trees in the distance enhance the sense of privacy. The garden is a peaceful and sheltered spot that’s perfectly suited to alfresco dining and entertaining.

Living in Victoria Park

The home is located on the edge of Totterdown and Victoria Park. St Lukes Crescent is a cul-de-sac where you get to enjoy the best of both worlds, with a fantastic array of cafes, restaurants and independent shops on Wells Road, as well as the open green spaces of South Bristol. Places on Wells Road, such as Fox & West, an independent cafe and greengrocers selling a diversity of local produce, Southside Bar and Farrow's Fish & Chips offer some of the best options in the city. Green spaces are in plentiful supply, with Arnos Vale being an idyllic Victorian garden cemetery with the cafe at its heart, the incredible views of Perrett Park, as well as the 50 acres of Victoria Park.

Totterdown offers easy access to and from the city, with Bath Road offering an easy link to Bath, the Portway taking you to the M5 and the M32 to the M4 and beyond. Temple Meads Train Station is also a short walk away offering connections nationally. Travelling southwards, you find yourself in the Mendips, an area of outstanding natural beauty.